Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1377: Straight ticket voting.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1377 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Straight ticket voting. Primary sponsor: Zach Payne (Republican), Tyler Johnson (Republican), Scott Alexander (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Signed by the Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals provisions that prohibit counting straight party votes for candidates for election to an at-large district to which more than one person may be elected. Removes a provision requiring particular ballot placement when more than one candidate may be elected to an office. Provides that if a voter votes a straight party ticket and also selects one or more individual candidates for an office to which more than one person may be elected, the: (1) individual votes shall be counted unless the total number of individual votes is greater than the number of persons to be elected to the office; (2) straight party votes for the office shall not be counted; and (3) straight party votes for other offices on the ballot shall be counted. Makes conforming amendments. Specifies how a vote is counted with a straight ticket on a paper ballot.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Tyler Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Scott Alexander | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Ethan Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| J.D. Prescott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Tim Wesco | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor
- Public Law 99
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 383: yeas 69, nays 27
- Returned to the House with amendments
- Motion to concur filed
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 260: yeas 39, nays 9
- Senator Alexander added as second sponsor
- Amendment #1 (Johnson T) prevailed; voice vote
- Amendment #3 (Hunley) failed; voice vote
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